Well, I just got off the phone with a CHP sergeant from the Placerville office. He said no laws were broken, but if I had called 911 right after it happened they may have been able to patrol the area and catch him driving recklessly. Of course, when it happened I didn't have the license plate number. I didn't get that until I got home and played the video on my computer multiple times before uploading it to YouTube.

This incident has caused me to start recording all my rides, not just the climbing rides. I've only been recording two days, but since I live in a major metropolitan area I've captured interesting footage both days.

Here's a homeless man singing to me as I ride past. I see him around the neighborhood all the time. He's always very friendly, and if I happen to have any empty drink bottles or cans with me I give them to him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0QsD8lgz4s

Here's a very paranoid pedestrian at a red light accusing me of doing something to him behind his back simply because I pushed the button to get a walk signal to cross the street (I was riding with a disabled friend who uses a wheelchair). He was armed with a stick, so I was watching his hands very closely, ready to take evasive action if necessary.

In hindsight, I think I probably shouldn't have told him he was being recorded, as it seemed to escalate the situation. Luckily me and my friend were able to escape unharmed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6zJ8hwsa4o